Cruise Terminal 6 Near Port Canaveral
Drop-off directions, parking info, check-in tips, and ships sailing from Cruise Terminal 6 at Port Canaveral.
Drop-Off & Parking
Drop-Off
CT-6 is on the east side of the port, closer to The Cove area. Follow the port road signs to Terminal 6 — the drop-off lane is clearly marked with a covered canopy. Porters will tag and take your checked bags curbside.
Parking
Park in the CT-6 garage ($17/day). It's directly adjacent to the terminal with a short covered walkway. The garage fills from the bottom up, so don't circle the lower levels looking for a perfect spot — head up and park quickly. Upper levels have ocean breezes, which is nice in summer.
Check-In Tips
- CT-6 hosts various cruise lines — check your booking confirmation for which line you're sailing and download their specific app
- Print your boarding documents as a backup even if you have the app — Wi-Fi in the terminal can be spotty
- Security is straightforward and usually efficient. No liquids over 3.4oz in your carry-on, just like the airport
- Check-in counters are organized by deck/cabin number, not alphabetically — look for your cabin range on the signs
Ships at This Terminal
Last-Minute Needs
The terminal lobby has a basic shop with essentials. The Cove area is within walking distance and has a few shops open Saturday morning. For a full store, the CVS on N Atlantic Ave in Cocoa Beach is about 10 minutes away.
Nearby Restaurants
Grills Seafood Deck at The Cove
Walk right over from the port — waterfront seafood with a great kids' menu and cruise ship views
$$ · Walkable from The Cove
Rusty's Seafood & Oyster Bar
Fun, loud, casual — the kind of place where kids can be kids and the seafood is fresh
$$ · Walkable from The Cove
Long Doggers
Burger-and-dog joint that kids absolutely love — unpretentious, fast, and actually good
$ · 10 min
Grills Seafood Deck at The Cove (Oyster Bar Side)
Skip the main dining room — the oyster bar side has craft cocktails and a more relaxed adult vibe
$$ · Walkable from The Cove
Nearby Hotels
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Beachfront with a great pool — let the kids play while you relax before the cruise
$$$ · 15 min drive
International Palms Resort Cocoa Beach
Sprawling resort with multiple pools — feels like the vacation starts here
$$ · 15 min drive
La Quinta Inn Cocoa Beach
Budget-friendly with a pool — keeps more money in the vacation fund
$ · 12 min drive
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